This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. If you’re lucky enough to have hardwood ...

Our dark floors on the parlor floors in our new place have these weird watery looking streaks across them that we can’t remove with regular cleaning products. Could that be wax? If so, how do we get ...

QHow can we remove a dark pet stain from a hardwood floor? A When stains made by pets or water on wood are dark, it is usually an indication that the stain has penetrated the wood, working its way ...

Q:There are some black stains on my hardwood floors, and I heard Coca- Cola will take them out. Before I try it, I'd like your opinion. A: You probably heard about that in the Handyman's column, so ...

The best way to protect your hardwood floors is prevention. Mock recommends using area rugs and mats in high-traffic zones, ...

Q: I need to remove thick wax buildup from some wooden chairs. I could scrape it off, but I have 10 chairs to do. Is there a product that will dissolve the wax? Davidsonville A: Most petroleum ...

If you've just moved into a home with hardwood floors and (thankfully) haven't had the chance to clean up a stain, it's imperative to take as many preventive measures as possible to avoid future ...